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Why Is BrightStar Care the Best Place for Home Care Work in 2022?
BrightStar Care is at the front of the next big thing in-home care services: professional senior care! Many people are unable to take care of themselves as they age. The home care business has...
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How BrightStar Care Supports Millennial In-home Care Nurses
What is a millennial, exactly? It's more than just a generation that enjoys taking selfies and communicating on social media. Millennials are young people who were born between 1982 and 2000...
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Top 6 Qualities of a BrightStar Caregiver
Taking care of an aging or ill loved one isn't easy. It takes a unique type of person to give their time and energy to someone in need, not to mention all the responsibilities that come with...
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What Makes BrightStar Care "Award-Winning"?
According to a recent study by the U.S. Census Bureau, the nation's population is aging: by 2030, 1 in 5 Americans is projected to be 65 years old and over. It is only natural that the...
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When Do Family Caregivers Need Respite Care?
Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...
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The Effects of the Pandemic on Mental Health
Trauma and the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental HealthWe have experienced loss, continuous changes, and complex emotions during this pandemic, impacting our mental health. But there is...
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Guidelines for Quarantine
A Guide to Caring for Someone at HomeWorld Health Organization has issued guidelines for homecare for Covid-19 patients:"If someone in your home is not at high risk for severe disease, tests...
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Millennials: A younger generation caring for elderly loved ones
The Baby Boomer generation currently ranges in age from their mid-50s to mid-70s. As this population gets older, a growing number of Millennials (currently 25 to 40 years old) are assuming the role...
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Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers
Look for Health Changes You Can See, Hear and Read from a DistanceOften our careers and the needs of our immediate families means we become long-distance caregivers and spend less time with...
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Paranoia in the Elderly
Paranoia in the Elderly One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved...